What can I Study in Switzerland?
What can I study in Switzerland as an international student is a question that always comes to mind when you prepare to go Switzerland for higher study. Here you will find all the available degrees in Switzerland for international students.
Bachelor’s Degree:
The nominal duration of the bachelor’s programmes (first cycle programme) at universities and federal technical universities is 3 years (180 ECTS). Successful completion of the programme leads to a bachelor’s degree stating the relevant field, such as Bachelor of Arts / of Science / of Law / of Theology.
Master’s degree:
The master’s programmes (second cycle programme) last 1½ to 2 years (90-120 ECTS). The master’s programme in the area of medicine has a nominal length of 3 years. The second cycle programme sees a more in-depth focus on subject content, building on the knowledge acquired during the first cycle. The programme concludes with the writing of a final paper. After having completed the programme, students obtain a master’s degree stating the relevant field, such as a Master of Arts / of Science / of Law / of Theology /of Medicine.
PhD:
The third cycle of university education is solely provided at universities and federal technical universities (ETH). In order to be admitted to the PhD phase, students must obtain a higher education master’s degree with good results. Most programmes last 3 to 4 years, and comprise independent research which may or may not be combined with an educational programme. After having publicly defended their thesis, students are awarded the degree of Doktor.